Victims Vibe: Tales of Trials and Triumphs

In this sidebar, I discuss the Take It Down Act that has been signed into federal law. I also discuss a new law specific to NC that goes into effect on July 1 and is aimed at educating employees of lodging facilities.

In this episode, we go through the indictment for Sean "Diddy" Combs and relate it to things we learned in our human trafficking series. We discuss the different dynamics involved in such an enterprise and Diddy's far-reaching power. We talk about Diddy trying to control victims/witnesses while in custody and their narratives. We look into this power and control mindset and how it is indicative of an abuser/trafficker.

Welcome to our first "Sidebar" episode. A short version of the show for pertinent information or a topic that is not necessarily enough for an entire show. Here, I share about the Simply Report App for reporting Human Trafficking. This app just launched this month thanks to Congressman Pat Harrigan (of North Carolina, yay!), and Safe House Project. For more information on the app check out the show and this article: https://www.theblaze.com/news/exclusive-safe-house-project-ramps-up-fight-against-human-trafficking-launches-first-of-its-kind-app

*Trigger Warning: SA*On this episode, I discuss different elements of SA and statistics surrounding this topic. I also discuss ways to support survivors during the month of April and beyond. If you have questions please visit our Q&A link at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfWakeForest3/VictimsVibeQuestionTopicSubmissionForm

On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Williams of SAFEchild, a Child Advocacy Center in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Williams tells us about the role of CACs and how they can be beneficial when working with child victims. Dr. Williams also talks about the services specifically offered by SAFEchild. We also discuss how to support a child victim and mandatory reporting laws in NC. To learn more about or to get invovled with SAFEchild, visit: https://safechildnc.org/

On this week's show, Chief Rauhoff from Biscoe PD and Special Agent in Charge Roughton from NC SBI tell us what it's like to identify and investigate these crimes. Chief Rauhoff tells us that the issue occurs everywhere, from large cities to rural areas, although it may manifest differently based on geographic location. SAC Roughton tells us more about ICAC, how these crimes are identified, and best practices for keeping your kids safe online. A special thank you to all of our guests during this Human Trafficking series. Thank you to all of our listeners who have given feedback and shared the show with others.

*Trigger Warning: SA, DV*This is a bonus episode in honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. As promised, Tanisha Bagley returns to the show to share part 2 of her story and her experience in the criminal justice system as a victim of a crime. Tanisha tells how she felt empowered when testifying against her abuser and the positive encounters she had with various people throughout the process. To learn more about Tanisha or to request her for an event, visit https://www.tanishamichele.com/.The theme for CVRW this year is Kinship: Connecting & Healing. You can hear from Tanisha's story and many others on the show how kinship is so vital for survivors, and it is truly where advocacy begins. For information on CVRW visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/pr/north-carolina-us-attorneys-host-ceremony-observance-national-crime-victims-rights-0 or https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/national-crime-victims-rights-week/overview.

*Trigger Warning: SA & addiction*In this episode, I'm joined by Joey Hehn of A21 in Charlotte and Shelby Thompson of Gate Beautiful in Cumberland County. Joey talks about the work A21 does locally and internationally and how human trafficking is a modern day slavery. Shelby discusses her story of being a human trafficking survivor and how she uses that to now help others in the situation. For more information, to give, or to get involved with these organizations, check out the links below.For A21:https://www.a21.org/https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZJG7904MZ3PN/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex⁠[email protected] Gate Beautiful: https://www.gatebeautiful.org/[email protected]

*Trigger warning*: SA, Addiction, Abuse. This week, survivor of human trafficking, Calyn Weber, joins me to talk about her experiences and how she has grown since escaping her trafficker. Calyn discusses the trauma she experienced, the court case that ended in her trafficker receiving 6 life sentences, and overcoming addiction. In Calyn's words, her time being trafficked was the most purposeful pain she has ever experienced, and wants to help others in similar situations.

On this episode, Carly is joined by Detective Moody with WFPD, Lee Ann Stoker with First Fruit Ministries, and Assistant US Attorney Erin Blondel with the Eastern District of NC Office. We discuss the differences between exploitation and human trafficking and how they can relate to each other. We talk about what it's like to work with survivors, red flags to look for, and how these cases are prosecuted. This is the first episode in this mini-series. A special thank you to Sydney McCoy with Spectrum News 1, for highlighting this issue and the podcast.

In this episode, I talk about sexting and sextortion and how these cases are on the rise. I discuss red flags and tactics to look for before falling victim to this, as well as, what to do if you find yourself the victim of sextortion. For more info visit: missingkids.org, and stopsextortion.org.

During this episode, Trishana Jones and Olivia Bass with the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV) discuss what they see with teen dating violence and best practices for dealing with the issue. They give advice for teens, parents, friends, adults, etc., so that everyone can be educated on the topic and know how best to react if they ever find themselves faced with TDV. nccadv.org

*Trigger Warning* DV Homicide & AbortionThis week, we have Alex Pyun, Amber Featherson, and Kileem Slayton with LoveSpeaksOut in Mecklenburg County join us to talk about their program and why it's important for teens. Also joining them are two survivors from their Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau, Elena Rogers and Brandy Alexander. Elena is a secondary survivor, losing her sister to a domestic violence homicide just two years ago. Brandy is a survivor who began dating her abuser in high school as teens and has since raised 3 children and left that relationship and has published a book about her life and experiences. Brandy's website: therealbrandyalexander.com. Here you can info on her book and where to purchase.

*Trigger Warning*: SA, abortion, assault. The wonderful Tanisha Bagley joins us this week to share her story of survival and how it has shaped her today. You can find more information on Tanisha's work and her book on her website: https://www.tanishamichele.com/.

In this episode, I discuss how to know if you are in an abusive teen relationship; and what to do if you are the victim or if you are the parent of a victim or abusive partner. This episode is great for teens and parents alike to understand this issue and its effects.

Hi everyone! We're back with the same show, just a little restructured and now available on Spotify! In this episode, I talk about the basics of Domestic Violence, the different kinds of abuse, and some hard hitting statistics around the topic. Please feel free to use the Q&A link as mentioned to submit any questions or comments, you can remain completely anonymous!